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Cleveland Metroparks summer concert series returns
CLEVELAND — It’s almost summer in Cleveland, which means a lot of live music along Lake Erie.
The Cleveland Metroparks announced the return of its Summer Concert Series, with the Thursday evening happy hour concerts kicking off June 13 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. These concerts will make stops at Merwin’s Wharf, Edgewater Beach and Euclid Beach.
Additionally, live music will be at Huntington Beach on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Emerald Necklace Marina on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at E. 55th Street Marina on Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
“Live music is a great way to connect the community to our waterfront and this summer we are offering more opportunities than ever before to catch a concert in the park,” said Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman in a press release.
Here is the full schedule:
Wednesdays at Huntington Beach
June 12 | Thor Platter Trio | Acoustic Trio |
June 19 | Scott Sopata | Steel Drum/Island Vibe |
June 26 | Jeffery Cruz | Acoustic Singer/Songwriter |
July 10 | Bobby St. Vincent | Acoustic Favorites |
July 17 | Duo-ly Noted | Laid Back Patio Music |
July 24 | Stamper Starr | Originals, Blues and Classics |
July 31 | Island Troy | Acoustic Beach Music |
Aug. 7 | Duo-ly Noted | Laid Back Patio Music |
Aug. 14 | Colin Dussault Duo | Acoustic Blues and Classic Rock |
Thursday Happy Hour Concerts
June 13 | Abby Normal & the Detroit Lean | Ska, Rock, Disco, Swing | Merwin’s Wharf |
June 20 | The Level Up Band | R&B | Euclid Beach |
June 27 | Shakeground | Reggae | Edgewater Beach |
July 11 | Billy Likes Soda | High Energy Covers | Merwin’s Wharf |
July 18 | Realiztik Soul Band | Soul, R&B | Euclid Beach |
July 25 | Carlos Jones & the PLUS Band | Reggae | Edgewater Beach |
Aug. 1 | Mourning Glory | Classic Rock | Merwin’s Wharf |
Aug. 8 | Akron’s Real Deal | Old School R&B | Euclid Beach |
Aug. 15 | Oldskool | High Energy Party Music | Edgewater Beach |
Fridays at Emerald Necklace Marina
June 14 | Colin Dussault Band | Blues |
June 21 | Bobby St. Vincent | Acoustic Favorites |
June 28 | Stamper Starr | Originals, Blues and Classics |
July 12 | Jeffery Cruz | Acoustic Singer/Songwriter |
July 19 | Blackjack Gypsies | Classic Rock |
July 26 | 5 O-Clock Somewhere | Beachy Country Music, West Coast Classic Rock |
Aug. 2 | The Attraxxion | High Energy Classics |
Aug. 9 | City Lite Band | Classic Rock, Oldies, Country |
Aug. 16 | Cats on Holiday | Cleveland Swamp Pop |
Saturdays at E. 55th Street Marina
June 15 | Grunge DNA | 90’s Rock & Grunge |
June 22 | Those Men Inside My Brain | Cheap Trick Tribute |
June 29 | East Wind | Classic Rock |
July 13 | Evil Ways | Santana Tribute |
July 20 | Sunshade | Reggae |
July 27 | Hollywood Mafia | 80’s Hard Rock Hair Band Covers |
Aug. 3 | Still Standing | Classic Rock/R&B |
Aug. 10 | Swamp Boogie | Blues & Classic Rock |
Aug. 17 | The 80’s Ladies | Pop/Rock 80’s Covers |